MOO is hiring a
Junior Management Accountant, United Kingdom

Summary

The job description is for a Junior Management Accountant position at MOO, a company that creates print and digital products. The role involves managing financial data, maintaining accurate records, participating in system implementations, assisting in audits, preparing financial reports, and identifying process improvements. The ideal candidate has a desire to pursue a career in accounting, basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, high level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, ability to learn new systems quickly, and being process driven and forward thinking. Preferred requirements include a desire to pursue a professional accounting qualification, understanding of double-entry accounting, knowledge of NetSuite or other accounting software, experience with Google suite of applications, familiarity with financial statements, and knowledge of UK/US GAAP & IFRS.

Requirements

• A desire to pursue a career in accounting
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel with a desire to develop into an intermediate user
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail for financial data entry and reconciliation tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and propose solutions
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational/time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet assigned deadlines
• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision whilst also being very team oriented and contribute to a positive team environment
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly close process to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting including the preparation & posting of accurate journal entries
• Perform & maintain accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all discrepancies are investigated and appropriately resolved
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are being consistently followed and adhered to
• Participate in system implementations and documentation of department processes
• Assist in year-end financial audits
• Assist in internal controls governance
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
• Monitor assigned areas for process improvements
• Ownership of all tasks assigned relating to the finance function

Preferred Qualifications

• A desire to pursue a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• Understanding of double-entry accounting
• Knowledge of NetSuite (or other accounting software)
• Experience with Google suite of applications
• Familiarity with financial statements
• Knowledge of UK/US GAAP & IFRS

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising by one day for each year here (for 5 years)
• Matched pension scheme
• MOO’s share option scheme
• Paid parental leave
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible work schedules with hybrid and remote working for certain roles as well as a Work From Anywhere program